Yes. [Cool, straightforward.] Think of the person you trust most in the world. Someone you love, someone you share everything with. Then consider their hands around your throat.
You might be a little less interested in friendship after that, too.
My own mother let my aunt burn me alive, Silco. [ Flatly—though somewhere beneath the surface something flutters, a pinch of her brow. Vander tried to kill Silco; that's news. ]
Once burned, twice shy. I'm not out here saying you should dive into friendship like you haven't been hurt, but I am saying it won't do you any favors to lock yourself off in a place like this.
[Though given what he knows of Sharon's life, Silco expects that she did.]
I understand the necessity of tethers. But friendship - I'm afraid I'm no longer built for that sort of thing. I'll make what connections are needed, and nothing more.
[ It's clear she won't be able to convince him. ] You do you, Silco. If you ever need someone to talk to, reach out. [ She'll offer even knowing he won't take it—but one day he might need it. ]
I appreciate the offer. [But yeah, he'd rather jump off a bridge than take it. Nothing personal, just a man who's been very badly burned.] And do let me know if you find yourself in any danger from all of this.
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You might be a little less interested in friendship after that, too.
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Once burned, twice shy. I'm not out here saying you should dive into friendship like you haven't been hurt, but I am saying it won't do you any favors to lock yourself off in a place like this.
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[Though given what he knows of Sharon's life, Silco expects that she did.]
I understand the necessity of tethers. But friendship - I'm afraid I'm no longer built for that sort of thing. I'll make what connections are needed, and nothing more.
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[ It's clear she won't be able to convince him. ] You do you, Silco. If you ever need someone to talk to, reach out. [ She'll offer even knowing he won't take it—but one day he might need it. ]
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